Dee Snide denied rumors that he was on the verge of death after announcing the cancellation of Twisted Sister .
Through the official Facebook page of his radio show House of Hair , Dee Snider, now 70 years old, explained that his decision to leave the band is not related to a terminal illness, but rather to physical limitations that come with time [transcription via Blabbermouth ].
“Hey everyone. It’s me, Dee Snider, and I’m not dying. No, not ever—I mean, we’re all dying, but not immediately. My announcement about canceling the tour due to health reasons, heart problems, arthritis and things like that, generated a lot of rumors that I’m on the verge of death. I’m not. I just can’t do the things I did in my twenties, thirties, forties, fifties, and even sixties anymore. You understand? Otherwise, I’m alive and well. I’m enjoying life. I’m directing a movie. I’m going to write things. You won’t see me on stage rocking like before, because that would hurt me,” the singer stated, responding to the speculation that took over social media after the news of the canceled shows.
The artist thanked his fans for their support and explained that he prefers to step away for now to preserve the image of a performer who always gave his best.
“So, I had to leave Twisted Sister. I had to cancel a tour. I apologize for that. And thank you for all the love, affection, concern, and everything else. It was crazy. I mean, the amount of people, the show of support was beautiful. Thank you so much for rooting for me. I'm okay. I just can't do this anymore […] I left the stage killing it. I'm still killing it here. I'm not going to stop. I have a lot of life ahead of me. My father is 95 years old and still going strong, so I hope to be around for a long time,” he explained.
However, Twisted Sister may perform in Brazil at Bangers Open Air 2027 , according to a comment from the festival organizers on Instagram.
Why was Twisted Sister cancelled?
The band has cancelled its highly anticipated reunion tour celebrating its 50th anniversary , which would have marked its return to the stage after a hiatus since 2016, including a performance at Bangers Open Air 2026 Dee Snider 's health problems
In a statement released through the band's social media , the cancellation occurred after vocalist Dee Snider faced health problems that prevent him from fulfilling the planned tour schedule. According to the statement, the decision was made jointly by the band members and the singer's medical team, prioritizing his full recovery. "I don't know any other way to proceed. The idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me. I'd rather retire than be a shadow of what I once was," confessed Snider.
Acid For Squares podcast , hosted by the singer's son, Cody Blue Snider , Dee Snider revealed in detail the series of health problems he has been facing. The musician deals with degenerative arthritis, which has led him to undergo several surgeries over the years.
“I’ve had some health problems. I have arthritis in my shoulders, degenerative arthritis. I had a hip replacement because of excessive wear and tear on the joints, a result of my profession, which demands too much from my body […] But, in the case of my heart, this is linked to accumulated stress over time,” revealed the vocalist.
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